John Andrew Pierce

John Andrew Pierce

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 13 years

Trusts Lawyer at Bristol, VA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Civil Rights, Estate Planning

55 Brookdale Cir, Bristol, VA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Trusts 80%

I offer flat-fee NFA trusts that are designed to meet the unique needs of those who wish to take advantage of the many benefits offered by using a trust to acquire and own an NFA firearms collection.

14 years | 1,500 cases

80%
Civil Rights 15%

I assist clients in petitioning the governor for a restoration of their political rights and subsequently petitioning the courts for a restoration of the right to own firearms.

14 years | 25 cases

15%
Estate Planning 5%

I offer flat-fee basic estate planning services which includes a will, a health care directive, and a durable power of attorney. I also offer more complex estate planning services including testamentary trusts and pour-over wills.

14 years | 10 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Andrew Pierce

55 Brookdale Cir, Bristol, VA, 24201-1601

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John Andrew Pierce's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

363 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 157 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Virginia CHP Denial Overturned

Mr. John Pierce represented me in a Virginia CHP denial. Without going into the specifics of my situation, John Pierce knows the law very well. I can tell you that he will not take on a case unless he thinks he has a fighting chance. And fight he will. He is not going to take any case just to get pai...d. Mr. Pierce is very honest and available during times that most attorneys would not be. Even if there are things that he has to do his homework on, such as out of state unclear records, John will walk you through it and do the research on his own as well. I was represented in the most professional possible manner. John Pierce has much respect for the courtroom and was respected by the court because of this. As soon as he opened his mouth the entire courtroom was in awe of the knowledge of this man. Do not hire any random attorney if you are trying to get your gun rights restored. Mr. Pierce is a professional in this field. We had a positive outcome in court, and I thank Mr. Pierce for representing me.

Posted by Douglas | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Best Lawyer

John was very knowledgeable in the ways of the gun laws. Was always there when I called. Even if he couldn't pick up right aways he called me right back. Very professional in and out of the courtroom. Was always a 100% honest with everything and always answered my questions. Prices was very very fa...ir. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Jason | April 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Firearms Rights Restoration

John Pierce represented me for my application to have my FULL firearms rights restored. Please know that this provision is NOT available to all with a Firearms Posessor disqualifying conviction, there are MANY layers to this....and John was able to SUCCESSFULLY navigate these layers with me for wha...t ultimately was a WIN, I was granted FULL restoration of my Arms, Ammunition & weapons posessor rights, that INCLUDES the Federal portion and Virginia...state to state laws differ of course. Here's where he especially shined, I was a California resident at the time of conviction in Virginia & when I applied for this restoration process I am a resident of a state of which is neither CA or VA. In closing...if there is a LEGITIMATE restoration case possibility, John will be able to work through the layers and determine if there IS or ISN'T a legitimate case, thank you John for going the long mile for me...if you are in Virginia or had a Virginia conviction and are trying to have your Firearms rights restored...John Pierce is where your money should go.

Posted by Greg | March 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Johns the greatest and responsive

I found John great to work with an not like other gun trust attorneys trying to sell you more then you need or want. He was quit and very knowledgable, more so then any other gun trust attorney. When it came time to go though all the detailed ATF filings later in doing an e-filing with ATF, John wa...s very hands on and got me though it, for which if I had tried on my own, it would end up costing me months of time in making errors and getting kick backs from ATF or even my breaking the law. John kept me on track and it all include by having a trust put together with him. He's the go to guy when it comes to guns and the ATF.

Posted by Archer Clarke | January 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

The Above and Beyond type of attorney

I contacted John under the impression I had no gun rights hoping he could restore them, thru his enthusiasm and wisdom of the nuances for the world of firearms, John before I had even paid him a dime did some legwork and found my gun rights we're still intact. So before I even gave him a dollar he ha...d already proven himself as an attorney and a gentleman. After that I had him deal with the state police to avoid any dicey situations that could arrive from me purchasing a firearm and cost me my job as a nuclear professional, and for a reasonable fee which I was happy to pay as he had already done so much without fee. I would highly recommend John for any matter you might need because he is the type of man who defines what it means to go the extra mile!

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Kyle Pettersen-Scott

Trusts lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Friend

"John Pierce is highly dedicated. His work ethic is impressive and it shows that he loves what he does. He is an incredibly knowledgeable and highly competent firearms law attorney. I am fortunate to count John as a trusted colleague."

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Robert Herron

Trusts lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pierce is at the top of his field. He is well respected and trusted by his clients, as well as fellow attorneys. I strongly endorse Mr. Pierce as an effective attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of John Pierce, Esq.

1997 - 2003

Founding Partner, SpeedScape, LLC

Associations

2015 - Present

ABA 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Litigation Subcommittee

Chairman

1996 - Present

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Executive Member Legal Advisory Committee

Education

2012

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

George Mason University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2012

US News & World Report Open Carry Laws Benefit Public Safety

2010

US News & World Report Why 'Open Carry' Gun Laws Work

Languages

English

Activity

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